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PCD 742X

1981 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,728 mi
Last recorded105,728 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 BMW 5 Series110,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCD 742X
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 105,728 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 105,728 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 105,315 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 104,929 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 104,309 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 104,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 102,626 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 100,645 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 99,786 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2011 99,786 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 97,989 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 97,976 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 96,359 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 93,205 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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PCD 742X is a 1981 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 110,269 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PCD 742X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 45 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PCD 742X registered?

PCD 742X is a 1981 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 August 1981.

Is PCD 742X safe to buy?

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